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Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
UN Convention - Rights of people with disabilities & domestic violence
Diverse and inclusive practice: Redrawing the boundaries Domestic Violence, Disability and Cultural Safety National Forum Brighton-Le-Sands, NSW, 8 - 9 November 2007 -
Children's Rights26 March 2018Project
Reporting to the United Nations on Children's Rights
In September 2019, Australia appeared before the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. This UN Committee monitors Australia’s progress in fulfilling its obligations under: • the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) • the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography (OPSC) • the Optional … -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 1 - The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
On 14 and 15 February 2008, HREOC held a planning summit at Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont Point in Sydney, entitled HREOC21. The 21 refers to the number of years that have passed since HREOC was established by an act of federal Parliament in 1986. -
Rights and Freedoms4 February 2019Speech
Roles, responsibilities and challenges
The Australian Human Rights Commission—roles, responsibilities and challenges Supreme and Federal Court Judges’ Conference 2019 Hobart, 22 January 2019 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM [Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Introduction I begin my presentation by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land, and pay my respect to the elders, past, present, and emerging… -
Rights and Freedoms31 October 2013Speech
Social Inclusion and Human Rights in Australia
Chain Reaction Foundation Breakfast Cafe KPMG Level 15, 10 Shelley Street, SydneyTuesday 20 August 20137:45am (Check against delivery) Social Inclusion and Human Rights in Australia I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we gather today. I pay my respects to your elders, past and present. Thank you KPMG and Paul Reid… -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: Resolving Discrimination Fairly
It can mean losing a job or getting passed over for an interview, being excluded from a venue, being abused on the street for how you look or feeling intimidated by a boss who won’t take no for an answer. -
14 December 2012Book page
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue (2008)
Access to safe and secure housing is one of the most basic human rights. However, homelessness is not just about housing. Fundamentally, homelessness is about lack of connectedness with family, friends and the community and lack of control over one’s environment. -
Disability Rights29 June 2015Publication
Inquiry into Human rights of People with Mental Illness report
The Report of the National Inquiry into the Human Rights of People with Mental Illness was tabled in Parliament and publicly released on 20 October 1993 and found that people affected by mental illness are among the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our community and that they suffer from widespread systemic discrimination -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act
The DDA covers discrimination on the ground of disability, including discrimination because of the use of a therapeutic device or aid, accompaniment by a carer or assistant or accompaniment by an assistance animal. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 7
The preceding chapters of this report are a summary of the main issues raised in the submissions and consultations already conducted by the Inquiry. The issues have been grouped into themes as follows: -
Rights and Freedoms9 July 2019Publication
Factsheet: Guide to the protections for freedom of religion (2019)
There are a number of protections for freedom of religion in Australian law. At the federal level, a person may make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission or to the Fair Work Commission about discrimination on the basis of religion that occurs in the context of employment. -
Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Right to work and rights in work
Learn about human rights at work and how they are protected through the Fair Work Act, work, health and safety laws and anti-discrimination legislation. -
Commission – General14 October 2020Publication
Annual Report 2019-2020
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2019–2020 financial year. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Mental health and human rights: the state of play in 2005
Comprehensive Area Psychiatrists Special Interest Group Rozelle Hospital Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM Human Rights Commissioner and Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner May 17 2005 -
Rights and Freedoms5 May 2019Speech
40+ years of conciliation
The Australian Human Rights Commission and Conciliation—a 40+ year success story, but … National Mediation Conference, Canberra Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM [Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Abstract A key responsibility of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to handle complaints of breaches of human rights. This is a role that the Commission in its various iterations… -
14 December 2012Book page
Timeline of Major International Human Rights Treaties
Discover a timeline of treaties on human rights, including the 2007 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 1951 Refugee Convention. -
Disability Rights12 April 2024Webpage
Ambassador Profile - Paul Harpur
Paralympian, solicitor, academic and Blind Australian of the Year, IncludeAbliity Ambassador Paul offers his thoughts and advice on the value of disability. -
22 February 2024Webpage
Free + Equal Human Rights Conference
Hear from Australia's leading human rights advocates about how a Human Rights Act will put all our rights in one place and create a common tool for justice for people in Australia. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 2
The Declaration recognises the legitimate entitlement of Indigenous people to all human rights – based on principles of equality, partnership, good faith and mutual benefit... -
Rights and Freedoms25 May 2013Project
Human rights and the Internet
The Internet provides unparalleled opportunities for the promotion and advancement of certain rights
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